Repairing or rebuilding a pitcher’s mound, batter’s box or catcher’s box can be a touchy process. For such a high-stress area of your softball or baseball field, you want to make sure you are using material that is up to the task. Toughness is not the only thing you want out of your pitching mound clay though. You also need it to create a durable surface that is soft enough to play on and will not stick to cleats. That means getting the materials just right.
Just like anything in the field maintenance world, constructing an effective mound or box starts with high quality materials. In fact, the clay you select can have a big impact on field durability and longevity. If you are not sure where to start, our professional and helpful team at SportsFields4u is happy to help. We have years of experience in the sports fields maintenance industry and there is a reason so many trust our field maintenance equipment for your sports fields. Throughout Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and other surrounding states, contact us online or give us a call today at 636-235-3000.
Choosing the Best Clay
When it comes to selecting the pitching mound clay you want to use, there a few brands to choose from. At SportsFields4u we recommend Diamond Pro or Turface clays, which is crafted from high quality clay and made with a special attention to detail and consistency. That is the big key. You really do not want to start constructing with new pitching mound clay or catcher’s box or batter’s box only to find that your next bag of clay does not mesh seamlessly with the first. That is where Diamond Pro and Turface clays can help you take out the guesswork. After all, if there lacks consistency in the materials used, you are going to end up with an uneven surface and even potentially dangerous conditions for players.
Pitching Mound Clay: Bricks vs. Loose Clay
We offer two types of pitching mound clay: bricks used mostly for construction, which become firm clay when watered, and loose clay for filling in holes, resurfacing, and more. Together, these products are essential to maintaining not only pitcher’s mounds, but the bullpen and home plate areas as well. Just like the pitcher’s mound, these high-impact areas need a lot of care, and starting with high-quality pitching mound clay can create a much more durable playing surface.
Both the bricks and loose clay are recommended for use in both baseball and softball at all levels from recreational ball fields and parks to college level fields. In fact, the versatility of these products is just one more benefit and can cut down on time and costs if you are maintaining or constructing multiple baseball fields.
Get Expert Service at SportsFields4u
Once you have your pitcher’s mound, batter boxes and catcher’s box needs sorted out, there are a few other products you are sure to need in maintaining a softball or baseball field at any level. For help selecting the best field maintenance products, and any other athletic field equipment (Link to Home) needs, SportsFields4u is happy to help. Plus, our talented team can advise on everything from the right materials to use for proper construction or renovation needs.
To learn more about our field maintenance equipment, just give us a call today at 636-235-3000. You will find our team is ready to help and happy to talk through your plans for athletic field maintenance.
